Research:
I can run a Equal BST server, but I don't think I can run it at the same time as a normal one, because they both use the same pokemon stats file. If it's possible to tell it which to read from, then I can do that on the server I just set up.

Hey I didn't want my reply to you to be accidentally included in my final sprite submission, but to answer your question: unfortunately there's no way to save things with transparent backgrounds in paint. When I want GIFs with transparent backgrounds I actually use this really old program originally for Windows 95 called GiFFY ( http://www.brothersoft.com/giffy-16084.html ). When I want transparent PNGs I use Photoshop. Sadly saving in certain formats is the one place MSPaint lets me down. :>

I saw your "fanboy wishes" in the CaP concept thread. You can join TSoCP (Theoretical Speculation on Competitive Pokemon) or CAM (Create a Move) if you want to try and have a metagame with them. BTW, the Mutagens look pretty cool. Ghost/Normal Slaking without Truant.